The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-22
THIRD DAY.
CONTINUED FROM FIRST pGEA).

the country to-day, and many more
than usual from other states.
THE ART DEPARTMENT
is indeed thing OF beauty and at
tracts more interest from those OF
the visitors who have the leisure to
study and enjoy the beauties OF art
and its stories of love, war, poverty
and wealth.
Entering from the south, the first
picture to attract attention is Prof. X.
Lentz's handsome view of Dallas from
Oak Cliff. Another striking paint
ing is called "Cupid's Vacation" by
Mrs. Clara IIearne, who also exhibits
another beautiful scene of lovers
among the flowers on lake. Home.
less" is the title of very large and
| life-like work, in oil, representing n
poor woman with sucking babe and
four small sleeping children, with her
humble possessions piled about her
on the sidewalk the name of the ar
| tist could not be ascertained. An
other touching picture OF poverty is
represented by one of the tall lodging
houses common in the cities, whore
"Lodging 10 cents is posted, and yet
there stands in the snow and cold
| wind homeless cherub OF a girl, bare
headed and bare armed, looking sad
ly and longingly at the house of rest.
Turning from this there are bright
colored and cheerful views OF land
scape and figures, prominent among
them beautiful bride, in oil, and ele-
gantly framed; and an interesting
and entertaining study ii the "Trial
of Constance de Beverly" from Scotfs
Mormon, by Mrs. T. 0. Anderson of
Abilene, artistically executed, show
ing the expressions of deep concern on
the faces of the court, accused and
csunsel. This is one OF the finest
paintings by amatuers on exhibition.
In crayon there is life-sizc portrait
of DR.. Crowdus, which is nearly per-
feet, artist unknown; and picture Of
two bright babies from IA photograph
which shows the talent in that line Of
Miss Mellersh. A Calf Head" is a
splendid display of talent III little
girl of seven years, Amanda Cart
wright. There are many others which
are equally as worthy OF note, but
which will come in another day.
Prof. r. Lintz is superintendent.
THE LADIES' DEPARTMENT.
Only casual inspection Of the Ladies'
department, such as HERALD reporter
hastily made this forenoon, is necessary to
emphasize the high tribute paid to the
ladies of Texas by our honored Chief EX-
ecutive in his opening address. The ar
rangement Of this department, under the
supervision of Mrs. Sydney Smith, is per-
haps more perfect and more nearly COM
pleted than any other; and while the mate
rial for this wonderful display OF handi-
work is immense IN quantity and bewilder-
Ing in variety, much OF its attractiveness is
due to the tasteful arrangement of the hun
dreds OF artistic gems into II symmetrical
whole, so unique in design, and withal so
beautiful, as to completely battle one having
the temerity to attempt its portrayal in
words.
In fancy sewing, we find a display of
quilts, from the old log cabin TO the most
| elaborate and artistic designs, including m
ingenious pattern which forms a correct
map of the United States-all arranged in
fantastic shapes upon the walls representing
birds. butterflys and "what nots;" while in
children's garments and "ladies' doings,'
we lind the daintiest and loyeliest patterns
that ever gaddened feminine heart or found
favor in masculine eyes.
In embroidery, IL to be found mats, rugs,
table covers, napkins, handkerchieis and
almost every conceivable article for house
hold adornment and use, ranging from plain
thread.work to gaudy gold ard unsel. In
this department are also many beautiful
samples of stamp-wcrk; and lady is giving
an impetus TO this line of decoration by
furnishing stamping outfits to those desir-
ing TO purchase them.
There is department tor children's work
and one for the handiwork Of elderly ladies,
each displaying surprising samples, and the
latter conclusively showing that the chill
dren obtained their taste for ''the pure, the
true, the beautiful, by rightnul inheritance
| In hand-knit laces, the display is wonder
I'm, and some of the specimens would prob